Model documentation

As a research team, we're committed to developing a model capable of providing the most informative risk assessment possible, given the data and knowledge that is available, and within the modeling framework that we've selected. We're also committed to developing the modules in an open and transparent way, using sound methodology, and documenting our work.

This documentation page will provide access to information on our past outreach events, and documentation of our modeling work. For each module, we'll produce focus sheets for components of that module that require additional feedback and discussion. In addition, we'll produce a comprehensive document that describes the attributes and performance of each module and make drafts available on this page for feedback.

Using the links below you can find our existing documentation:

Topic Area	Document Title	Provide Feedback	Date
Model Approach	Oil Spill Risk Model: Our Modeling Approach	Link	October, 2020

Outreach documentation

Through conversations and presentations, we hope to build a shared understanding of the mathematical and analytical backbone of the model. As we establish the various components of the model, we will need input to assure that the model is successfully reflecting the functioning of the waterway.

One of the reasons that we have framed this work as a series of modules is to allow for involvement in an organized and linear fashion. We have allotted time over the course of model development to individually discuss in depth each modules, and get feedback on how best to solve the challenges that we will face as we work on them.

Using the links below, you can find information from our previous outreach events:

Model Presentations and Technical Discussions	Documents	Date
Introductory Model Development Presentation – Salish Sea Focus	Recording Slides Notes	6/4/2020
Introductory Model Development Presentation – Columbia/Snake River Focus	Slides Notes	6/8/2020
Introductory Model Development Presentation – Grays Harbor Focus	Slides Notes	6/17/2020
Science of Risk Modeling and Modeling Approaches Presentation	Recording Slides Notes	7/14/2020
Vessel Movement Module Presentation	Recording Slides Notes	9/16/2020
Salish Sea Shared Waters Forum: Developing a Quantitative Oil Spill Risk Model	Recording Slides	10/15/2020
Factors associated with track selection	Agenda Focus Sheet Notes	10/21/2020
Rules that may affect vessel movements	Agenda Focus Sheet Notes	10/27/2020
Movements associated with other vessels	Agenda Focus Sheet Notes	10/29/2020
Vessels that do not transmit AIS data	Agenda Focus Sheet Notes	11/4/2020
Updates and follow-up on the Vessel Movement Module	Recording Slides Notes	11/19/2020
Joint PACMAR/NANS/PSHSC Meeting: Oil Spill Risk Model Development	Slides	12/2/2020
Washington Board of Pilotage Commissioners Meeting: Oil Spill Risk Model Development	Slides	1/21/2021
Vessel Encounter Module Presentation	Recording Slides Notes	2/10/2021

Contact information

JD Ross Leahy
Maritime Risk Modeling Specialist
Spills Prevention Section
Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program
jd.leahy@ecy.wa.gov
Office Phone: 425-649-7089

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